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Netherlands Bars Two Israeli Ministers From Entry and Considers EU Trade Suspension

It summoned Israel’s ambassador to press for unfettered humanitarian access to Gaza after barring two ministers

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Overview

  • The government declared Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir persona non grata and banned their entry under the Schengen system.
  • Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp summoned Israel’s ambassador to urge Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government to change course on Gaza.
  • Leaders are weighing support for suspending the trade provisions of the EU-Israel Association Agreement if Israel does not meet its humanitarian obligations.
  • Prime Minister Dick Schoof pledged €4.5 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, allocating funds to the UN Office for Support Services and the Red Cross.
  • The cabinet demanded immediate, unfettered and safe humanitarian access to Gaza in response to UN warnings of an unfolding famine.